Instructor/Assistant Professor of Art History - Full-time Term Appointment (non-tenure-track)

Position Title :

Instructor / Assistant Professor of Art History - Full-time Term Appointment (non-tenure-track)

Location :

Grand Rapids (Kendall)

Department :

92170 - KCAD Art History

Advertised Salary :

Instructor : $39,000, Assistant Professor : $58,000 pursuant to the KCAD of FSU / KFA agreement.

FLSA : Exempt

Temporary / Continuing :

Temporary

Part-Time / Full-Time :

Full-Time

Union Group :

Kendall Faculty Association (MEA-NEA)

Term of Position : 9 Month

At Will / Just Cause :

Just Cause

Summary of Position :

Kendall College of Art and Design of Ferris State University (KCAD) in Grand Rapids, MI prepares artists and designers to have impact through practice. One-year term appointment faculty members at KCAD teach 18 semester credit hours for the academic year : 3 courses each fall and spring semester. As a KCAD term appointment faculty member, you will engage in three kinds of professional development : continuous improvement in teaching effectiveness, creative and / or scholarly contribution within your discipline, and a college service commitment that includes committee work and community engagement for the advancement of KCAD's mission. You will actively advise students regarding their academic plan and progress as well as their co-curricular and post-graduation opportunities. This is a full-time, one-year term (temporary), non-tenure-track faculty appointment with the possibility of renewal. Courses are to be taught in person on KCAD's campus in Grand Rapids, MI. The candidate selected for the position must reside in Michigan after acceptance of employment.

The Art History Program serves students in all the art and design programs as well as Art History majors. We seek an outstanding educator who is an engaging speaker and can motivate and inspire students. Teaching assignments within the BA program include the first-year Art History survey (Global Art I and II), existing KCAD Art History courses (click here for course catalog and use KCAH in prefix), and other classes appropriate to the candidate's areas of specialization and student needs. It is essential that the chosen candidate have the ability to teach some existing KCAD art history classes beyond the survey. This position is open to candidates specializing in any historical period or geographic area in art history; however, preference will be given to candidates who can teach non-Western art and architecture and / or global art and design.

Position Type :

Faculty - Temporary & Continuing

Required Education :

Master's degree in Art History or related field.

Required Work Experience :

Minimum of one year of full-time college teaching experience beyond teaching assistant (TA) appointments.

Required Licenses and Certifications :

Physical Demands :

• Office Environment
• Bending
• Carrying
• Moving
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Standing

Additional Education / Experiences to be Considered :

Earned PhD in Art History or related field.

Evidence of on-going scholarly activity, such as publication in peer-reviewed venues, presentation of papers at professional conferences, and / or public lectures.

Experience teaching the global survey.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

Participate in program and curriculum development and assessment

Prepare and distribute syllabi according to college standards

Teach an appropriate course load as assigned

Assess and evaluate student learning and provide formative feedback throughout the course

Keep regular posted office hours

Advise students for academic and professional development

Participate in service to the college and in shared governance

Participate in academic functions including commencement

Contribute to the college's continuous improvement

Maintain effective communication with students and colleagues

Work collaboratively with faculty, students and staff throughout the college

Contribute to your discipline's discourse(s)

Engage in scholarly, creative and professional development

Engage in reflective self-assessment for improvement

Demonstrate an understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion, especially in working relationships with students, faculty, staff and community members.

Support, promote, and develop University student enrollment and retention initiatives

Perform any other duties assigned within the position classification area

Marginal Duties / Responsibilities :

Skills and Abilities :

Demonstrated commitment, experience and understanding for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Required Documents :

Optional Documents : Teaching philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Unofficial Transcript 1(Required) : Applicants must attach a copy of unofficial transcripts of degree as described in the Required Education section. Transcripts must include : Institution name, applicant name, date degree attained, and degree awarded. Finalist will be required to submit an official transcript.

Initial Application Review Date :

December 9, 2024

Open Until Position is Filled? :

Posting Close Date :

EEO Statement :

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu . The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University's Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit : Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement .

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Salary : $39,000 - $58,000